Resources for Rising Leaders
The Executive LinkedIn Profile Cheat Sheet
Is your digital presence signaling “supporter” or “strategist”? Your LinkedIn bio is often your first impression. If you are using communal words like helpful, nice, or collaborated, you may be unintentionally appearing less qualified for the C-suite.
What’s inside:
- A step-by-step audit to swap gendered wording for authoritative, “agentic” language.
- Best for: Women ready to align their digital brand with their executive ambitions.
Assertive, Aggressive, or Passive? The Language Chart
One of the biggest hurdles for women in leadership is the “double bind”—the narrow path between being seen as too soft or too abrasive. This chart provides a clear linguistic map to help you navigate this tension.
What’s inside:
- Side-by-side comparisons of common workplace scenarios and the specific phrasing shifts that move you from passive or aggressive into “High-Authority Assertive.”
- Best for: Navigating high-stakes meetings and difficult feedback sessions.
The Salary Negotiation Calculator
Your expertise has a market value, but “Words that Cost You” can lead to leaving money on the table during a negotiation. This tool helps you move past the “ask” and into a data-driven conversation about your>Career Currency.
What’s inside:
- A tactical tool to help you quantify your impact and determine the exact numbers to bring to the table.
- Best for: Annual reviews, new job offers, or internal promotion cycles.
The Leadership & Leisure Library (Curated by Sue)
Building a leadership mindset requires constant curiosity. I have personally curated a list of the most influential books on communication, power dynamics, and gender in the workplace. These are the same titles that informed the Leadership Linguistics framework.
What’s inside:
- My “Must-Read” list for any woman looking to build more authority and respect at work.
- Books I recommend for leisure and pleasure.
Ready to go deeper than a PDF?
Downloading the tools is the first step, but true is about mastery and real-time application. If you’re ready to close the positioning gap and command the room with a voice that reflects your true expertise, let’s work together.
- Executive Coaching: A one-on-one deep dive into your specific linguistic habits, leadership presence, and career strategy.
- Keynote Speaking: Bring the Leadership Linguistics framework to your organization or event to empower the next generation of women leaders.
- The Framework: Intensive training for high-potential teams on Navigating Gender Bias and the Words that Cost You.